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bucketsofdirt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A challenging read for modern audiences due to the age of the text, but quite enjoyable once you get ahold of the language (and fine-tune your suspension of disbelief). I recommend an extra bookmark for the notes section/glossaries!
shakespeareantragedy's review against another edition
4.0
setting aside the boring as shit holy grail quest, this book is a confoundingly hilarious and likeable testament to late medieval literature. it's clever, wonderfully chaotic, and, at the actual 'morte' parts, really poignant. baines' translation is solid!
lilyevangeline's review against another edition
If I've said it once I've said it a thousand times: medieval literature is some of the weirdest (but most entertaining) stuff I've ever had the pleasure of reading. You get to the end of the book and you still don't know why there are so many women off wandering in the forest, and why every knight feels the need to disguise himself and fight his brethren. Also all the hermits.
Some questions don't have answers, I guess.
Some questions don't have answers, I guess.
simoneclark's review against another edition
3.0
This one was as hard to read as the King James Bible!!!
lazwright's review against another edition
2.0
From my understanding, this is the text that is the based for the modern King Arthur legend. Olde English-y, long-winded, full of chivalry, "smote" and "clave" appear at least three times on every page. It was difficult to get through, as most of the story has nothing to do with King Arthur at all, but his errant knights who compete for favor, ladies, and power. Kinda interesting, mostly not. I prefer Bernard Cornwell's version!
daynosaur's review against another edition
5.0
To the haters, I recommend listening to the audiobook.
This book is so pure. It's not a thriller, a mystery, or an introspective look into some deep topic. It is simply a story about a bunch of knights going on adventures for the sake of adventuring, protecting honor, proving themselves, and saving damosels in distress. And that's what I love about it. Simple, pure, bold, and amazing. I have never cried more over a book. I highly recommend the audiobook.
This book is so pure. It's not a thriller, a mystery, or an introspective look into some deep topic. It is simply a story about a bunch of knights going on adventures for the sake of adventuring, protecting honor, proving themselves, and saving damosels in distress. And that's what I love about it. Simple, pure, bold, and amazing. I have never cried more over a book. I highly recommend the audiobook.
emalda's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
eddy84p's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5